The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Beetle 2.0 TDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.2 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.4 in
Length
167.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
13.2 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
690 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
100.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
85.3 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft